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Church extends invitation to submit musical performances for virtual Christmas concerts and Light the World campaign

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Christmas celebrations on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, usually include hundreds of musical performances throughout the month of December. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, Temple Square Performances will hold its Christmas concerts virtually this year, and all are invited to participate. The annual Savior of the World , a musical drama celebrating the birth and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, will not be held this year. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and friends of other faiths from across the world will have the opportunity to submit Christmas video performances. The submissions will be edited into concerts...

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8 powerful images of Christ perfect for your home

LDS Living Staff - As we head into the end of the year, we focus our thoughts on the Savior and celebrate the birth of the Savior. It is a great time to remember Christ in our lives. Here are 8 of our very favorite depictions of Christ. These art pieces will become a special reminder of His love and spirit within the walls of your home. Peace in Christ 23x19 Framed Art | By Kate Lee  Buy Now Morning Solace 24x32 Framed Art | By Yongsung Kim  Buy Now Vision 32x24  Canvas Wrap | By Victoria Mathews   Buy Now Christ in the Red...

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Her two grandfathers were presidents of the Church. Here’s why her legacy doesn’t stop there

Valerie Russell - “Over my dead body are you tearing that house down.”  You may not recognize these words from Florence S. Jacobsen, the first female Church curator, but you may recognize the historic buildings she fought to preserve—the Lion House and the Beehive House, among others. On a recent episode of the Latter-day Saint Women podcast , Emily Utt, historic sites curator for the Church, discusses Jacobsen’s legacy. Before Jacobsen, who was the Young Women General President in the 1960s, intervened, the Lion House was almost torn down and replaced with a new parking garage entrance. But because she spoke up, the Young...

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BYU-Pathway Worldwide devotional shares exclusive look inside Salt Lake Temple renovation

Morgan Jones - In a recent nine-minute video devotional, Sister Michelle D. Craig, First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency, shared five lessons learned from the Salt Lake Temple renovation. The video begins with Sister Craig standing in front of the renovation site, but soon you realize you are watching rare footage of the temple renovation. Still, perhaps the most powerful parts of the video are the lessons shared by Sister Craig as she has watched the renovation process on Temple Square nearly every day since it began in January. Sister Craig began by explaining that Elder David A. Bednar shared that the...

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The problem with how we perceive time and how it relates to the Second Coming

Elder Gerald N. Lund, excerpted from “The Second Coming of the Lord” - Over and over the Lord has indicated that the time of the end is near and that the day of His coming will be soon. And yet most of those scriptural passages are now almost two hundred years old, but we are still waiting for their fulfillment. So how are we to interpret words like “close,” “quickly,” “soon,” “hasten,” and “speedily”? This is why some, including some faithful Church members, claim that we have no reason to believe that the Second Coming is not still five or six hundred years away, and that we are working ourselves up into a dither...

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'Every hand flew up': President Ballard recalls support for President Kimball's recommendation that the priesthood be given to all worthy males

Morgan Jones - On the debut episode of the Church News podcast , President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, recalled the moment President Spencer W. Kimball recommended that the priesthood be given to all worthy males. At the time, President Ballard was a young member of the First Quorum of the Seventy and all of the General Authorities were meeting on the fourth floor of the temple for their monthly meeting. “And President Kimball, I can still see him and still hear his voice saying, ‘We have contemplated and prayed.’ He said, 'I’ve spent many hours here...

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Pastry chef meets pumpkin: See this stunning carving of President Nelson on a pumpkin

Lindsey Williams - When a virtual pumpkin contest was announced as a family home evening activity in Hailee Henson’s young single adult ward, she knew just what to do: carve an image of President Russell M. Nelson. “Intricate facial details are always a fun challenge,” Henson told LDS Living . As a pastry chef, Henson has plenty of practice using knives to make detailed cuts, so she found a stencil of the prophet on Pumpkin Glow, a website with pumpkin carving stencils. “I grew up very artistic and have dedicated my life to food! It was a natural fit for me,” Henson said. Henson...

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Church provides list of ideas for effective virtual teaching and learning

Valerie Russell - Teaching and serving in the Church through virtual means is an exciting opportunity to reach out to others. But at the same time, virtual teaching presents unique challenges. The Church has put together several  ideas and suggestions to ensure each virtual meeting is successful and filled with the Spirit. Many principles related to teaching the gospel will never change—no matter if meetings are held in person or through virtual means. For example, loving those you teach and encouraging active participation are ways to invite the Spirit to testify to all who are present for the meeting.  Asking for participation in a...

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'How are we lifting through Christ?' and more questions to ponder in your 'Come, Follow Me' study this week

Danielle Christensen - Editor's note: “ Resources to follow Him ” curates study resources, teachings, and thoughts to deepen your study of this week's  Come, Follow Me . It was a sunny March afternoon and there was just enough time to visit the Newport Beach California Temple before my return trip home. I had flown out to the area for a work conference, and after many lectures and workshops, I needed some spiritual upliftment. After my Uber arrived, I chatted with my driver who told me he was from the Philippines. I mentioned that my brother had served a mission there, and the driver...

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‘Good inspiration is based upon good information’: 5 things I've learned by applying President Nelson's insight

Emma Petty Addams, contributor - During the April 2018 general conference , President Russell M. Nelson shared a prophetic insight: “Good inspiration is based upon good information.”   He was speaking specifically about the process of choosing his counselors in the First Presidency, but earlier in his talk, President Nelson gave another example of this principle in action: “I have stood over a patient—unsure how to perform an unprecedented procedure—and experienced the Holy Ghost diagramming the technique in my mind.” President Nelson already had decades of education by that point in his life. The inspiration he received in the moment was available because of the years...

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How does serving a mission affect attitudes on global development? What one economist found

Valerie Russell - Lee Crawfurd was watching The Book of Mormon musical when something clicked—the full-time missionary program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints could be considered a “natural experiment.” Crawfurd is not a member of the Church. He is an economist who seeks to understand why some people are more interested in helping people in poor countries than others. Crawfurd, who has worked with a few members of the Church who served missions, recognized while watching the play that, unlike many international volunteers who choose where they will go, prospective missionaries face uncertainty. They could learn Swahili to serve in...

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'What is faith?': After sexual assault, the question that led one woman to find healing

LDS Living - In a new video published by the Church, a woman named Rebekah shares how her world was turned upside down when she discovered that she had been abandoned by her birth father before she was born. Already facing an identity crisis from this news, things took an even worse turn after she was sexually assaulted by someone she trusted deeply. It was then that she began feeling like the world—and God—were against her. “I had a really close male friend. We really trusted each other, so it hurt me a lot when he sexually assaulted me,” she says in the video...

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‘Just believe’: The unwritten story of the fourth member of GENTRI, the ‘gentlemen trio’

Lindsey Williams - When Stephen Nelson signed on as the producer of the newly formed group GENTRI , he had a few conditions: he would not perform on stage, he would not travel, he would not be in any music videos, and he would not be in any social media posts. Yet, over the last six years, somehow each of those conditions has ended up being broken. Known unofficially as the fourth member of the “gentlemen trio,” Stephen has always sought to avoid the spotlight—but the spotlight still manages to end up on him. At concerts, what started out as a way for the...

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'Don't Miss This' resources for Doctrine and Covenants now available for preorder

LDS Living - Looking for a way to organize and enjoy your scripture study next year? Deseret Book is releasing new, helpful resources for the 2021 Come, Follow Me study curriculum. The Don't Miss This in the Doctrine and Covenants study book and the Don't Miss Thi s in the Doctrine and Covenants study journal are both available to preorder now. The Don't Miss This book and Don't Miss This study journal , created in partnership with LDS Living,  were constructed to help Latter-day Saints enhance their study of the Doctrine and Covenants while they read it with the Come, Follow Me   program...

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Why it is so significant that both the Father and the Son appeared to Joseph Smith in the Sacred Grove

Robert L. Millet, excerpted from “I Saw a Pillar of Light” - President Joseph Fielding Smith taught an important principle when he explained that “all revelation since the fall has come through Jesus Christ, who is the Jehovah of the Old Testament. In all of the scriptures, where God is mentioned and where he has appeared, it was Jehovah who talked with Abraham, with Noah, Enoch, Moses and all the prophets. He is the God of Israel, the Holy One of Israel. . . . The Father has never dealt directly and personally since the fall, and he has never appeared except to introduce and bear record of the Son.” 1   Elsewhere...

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Former ESPN analyst Chad Ford shares how giving his father a priesthood blessing changed his heart

LDS Living - Fans of ESPN likely recognize Chad Ford’s face or at the very least his name. For years, Ford was an NBA Draft expert for the television network, but what many didn’t know was while simultaneously working in many people’s dream career, Ford was pursuing his true passion teaching conflict resolution and peacebuilding at BYU–Hawaii. In his new book, Dangerous Love,  Ford teaches principles he has taught about the transformative effects of changing the way we view conflict. He teaches that we can either approach conflict with love or fear and illustrates how the path we choose can make all the difference. ...

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The New York Times ‘Those We've Lost’ series shares life and legacy of former Birmingham Alabama Temple president

Valerie Russell - An ongoing series by The New York Times  called “Those We’ve Lost” highlights people who have died due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of these obituaries celebrates the life of Gary Pettus—former president of the Birmingham Alabama Temple and convert to the Church at age 27. As reported by The New York Times , “In the late 1970s, missionaries knocked on their door and gave Mr. Pettus the Book of Mormon. He found time to read it during breaks at his maintenance job at a Ford Motor Company plant in Sheffield, Ala. Within months, Mr. Pettus converted.” ► You may also...

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BYU Magazine highlights the Black student experience at BYU in latest cover story

Lindsey Williams - Earlier this year, President Russell M. Nelson encouraged Latter-day Saints to “work tirelessly to build bridges of understanding rather than creating walls of segregation.” The latest issue of BYU Magazine is one of the ways BYU is seeking to build bridges of understanding. The Fall 2020 Issue explores the Black student experience at Brigham Young University, sharing what it’s like to be on a campus where just over 1 percent of students are Black. The staff invited Black BYU students, alumni, and employees to share their experience with race, both those that pulled them into “the circle of belonging” and those...

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What President Eyring and other Church leaders said at interfaith events this week + 2 devotionals you don’t want to miss

Valerie Russell - Editor’s note: “ This week from the pulpit ” highlights recent messages by General Authorities, General Officers, and leaders of the Church. This week, leaders of the Church testified in several venues: from virtual interfaith events to university devotionals to sharing their testimonies online. They highlighted the importance of religion, faith, and holding true to covenants. We hope that their messages from this week inspire you to stand as a witness of Christ no matter where you are. Interfaith Events This week, President Henry B. Eyring and Sister Sharon Eubank spoke at the virtual 27th Annual International Law and Religion Symposium,...

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New Young Men general board includes a few faces you might recognize

LDS Living - Former mission presidents, an Olympic medalist, and a beloved Latter-day Saint youth speaker make up the list of new Young Men general board members. You can read full bios of each of the new leaders on Church News : -Craig B. Ballard: Managing partner of Promontory Capital LC and Aero Investments LLC; served as president of the Oregon Portland Mission. -John G. Bytheway: Teaches the Book of Mormon at BYU but is perhaps best-known for his books, audio talks and DVDs. -David T. Lisonbee: Founded, with his wife, an international company which researches, develops, and markets health products; served as president...

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Ask a Latter-day Saint therapist: How can I make time for self-care without guilt?

Jonathan Decker, LMFT, Contributor - Editor's Note: The views, information, or opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author. Readers should consider each unique situation. This content is not meant to be a substitute for individual, professional advice. For daily gospel-based relationship insights join Jonathan’s  Facebook group . To submit a question for Jonathan,  click here .  Q:  In your article “ How can I Manage my Anger ?” you mentioned self-care as a key for controlling aggression. Please give examples of self-care and how to factor in the time without feeling guilty about it? A: Thank you so much for asking this...

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Elder and Sister Gong give thanks for prayers, successfully complete quarantine period

LDS Living Staff - Update October 16, 2020, from  Facebook The following post was shared on Elder Gerrit W. Gong's Facebook page :   The text is included below: We are very moved and grateful for the many well-wishes and prayers we have received from you from around the world. Thank you for your faith on our behalf. Our doctors indicate we have now both successfully completed our quarantines. With continued precautions, for example, wearing a mask, frequent handwashing, and social distancing, I look forward to returning to my full responsibilities next week. We are most grateful to you and look forward to being with...

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Gather with family and enjoy 'A Deseret Book Christmas' from the comfort of your home

LDS Living - Don't miss the musical celebration of the season!   Tickets are on sale now for “A Deseret Book Christmas.” Stream the event beginning December 11, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. MST. Prices start at just $10 for the entire household. Click here to get your tickets . Join Nathan Pacheco, The Bonner Family, and special guest host David Butler for an evening full of your favorite holiday music, delightful storytelling, and a whole lot of Christmas cheer. With fun for the entire family, this virtual concert is sure to make your spirit bright and leave you with a deeper understanding of the...

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New study proves President Nelson right: Home-centered worship is resulting in stronger family relationships and testimonies

Julie H. Haupt and Kaylin Cash, Contributors - Those who pray and study scriptures at home report higher levels of happiness, meaning, and feelings of God’s love in their life, according to a new study from the Wheatley Institution . Highly religious couples—those who attend church and worship regularly at home—also report greater relationship satisfaction, sexual satisfaction, and a sense of spousal commitment, kindness, forgiveness, and joint decision-making. Two years ago at general conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced a home-centered, church-supported curriculum designed to help individuals and families “learn doctrine, strengthen faith, and foster greater personal worship.” This resulted in the Come, Follow Me curriculum.   This prophetic...